Description
| Product ID: | 9781108460088 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Series: | Cambridge Companions to Religion |
| Title: | The Cambridge Companion to American Catholicism |
| Authors: | Author: Margaret M. McGuinness, Thomas F. Rzeznik |
| Page Count: | 386 |
| Subjects: | History of the Americas, History of the Americas, Comparative religion, History of religion, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Comparative religion, History of religion, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The volume provides a broad overview of American Catholicism, in all its richness and diversity. Designed for classroom use and accessible to the general reader, it serves those looking to deepen their knowledge of US Catholicism from a historical and contemporary perspective. This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of American Catholicism''s historical development and distinctive features. The essays - all specially commissioned for this volume - highlight the inner diversity of American Catholicism and trace the impact of American Catholics on all aspects of society, including education, social welfare, politics, and intellectual life. The volume also addresses topics of contemporary concern, such as gender and sexuality, arts and culture, social activism, and the experiences of Black, Latinx, Asian-American, and cultural Catholics. Taken together, the essays in this Companion provide context for understanding American Catholicism as it is currently experienced, and help to situate present-day developments and debates within their longer trajectory. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-06-17 |